A unique event in human history

The crucifixion of Jesus is perhaps the most historically verifiable event in ancient history. Almost every major historian will affirm the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

In fact, the life of Jesus is the dividing line of history. We have world history before the life of Christ, and we have world history after the birth of Christ. B.C. and A.D. mark the dividing lines in our world history. Jesus had that much significance on the world stage of history.

His death and his resurrection was a unique event. His death fulfilled numerous scriptures. More than is possible by a simple human being. He willing gave up his spirit, dying on the cross after just six hours. That's not normal. Crucifixion often took days to kill a person. Jesus died in six hours. His death, and his resurrection, were accompanied by violent earthquakes. Even the dead came back to life.

More than that, it was all predetermined. Jesus' death and resurrection were known to God before he created the world and humanity. Before Adam and Eve sinned, God knew Jesus would have to die for our sins. That's awesome and mind-boggling at the same time.

Furthermore, Jesus didn't die for his own sins. He died for my sins and your sins. He died for all sin that was committed for all time. Past, present and future sin, of everyone else, caused his death on a cross. His love for us caused him to raise to life, freeing us from death forever.

The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ are unique events in our faith, in our world, and in our history. They were done for you. How will you respond?

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